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Function

Lectin that binds chitooligosaccharides and other glycans with high affinity, but not heparin. Has no chitinase activity.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase 18 family.

Tissue specificity

Highest expression in chondrocytes, followed by synoviocytes, lung and heart. Not detected in spleen, pancreas, and liver. May also be expressed in developing brain and placenta.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

Chitinase-3-like protein 2, Chondrocyte protein 39, YKL-39, CHI3L2

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

43501Da

We found 4 products in 3 categories

Primary Antibodies

Target

Application

Reactive species

Assay Kits

Target

Reactive species

Detection method

Proteins & Peptides

Target

Species of origin